Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1910 — SHERIFF KILLS DESPERADO [ARTICLE]

SHERIFF KILLS DESPERADO

Battle With Supposed Cattle Thieves Has Fatal Result. Fort Smith. Ark.. Feb 16— In a battle between Sheriff John Lawrence of Latimer county, and three deputies, against two supposed outlaws and cattle thieves, City Marshal D. T Howlan was dangerously wounded and one of the outlaws shot and killed It is believed that the other was also wounded. A posse of 100 is pursuing him He will probably not be taken alive.